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Immigrant to TEDx by Diane Marie Pisera Talk about it with Franjez Podcast Episode 153
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- Talk About It With Franjez
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- May 13, 2026
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- 3096
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Summary
In this episode of the Talk about it with Franjez Podcast, host Franjez sits down with Diane Marie Pisera, a business and leadership advisor and TEDx speaker. Diane shares her journey of immigrating from Italy to New Rochelle at age eight, navigating the challenges of learning English as a fourth grader while maintaining her status as a top student. She discusses the cultural shocks of American school life from the novelty of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to the discovery of extracurricular band programs. Diane dives deep into her transition from an education degree to earning her MBA and building a career in product development and marketing. She explains why she pursued a coaching certification to help first generation professionals scale their identity and influence through what she calls a "Visible Legacy". Whether you are interested in personal development, the immigrant experience, or the behind the scenes process of landing a TEDx talk, this episode provides a blueprint for thriving in new environments. #italianamerican #firstgeneration #tedxspeaker #TalkAboutItWithFranjez #nypodcast Talk about it with franjez Podcast Hosted by Franjez Premieres every Wednesday at 6 PM Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts